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Healing Love

Dear Alpha,
I will not pretend that I know what to say
because words fail in times like this.
Just please know that enjoined together
in the bond of love
reflecting the glory of God
are hearts stretched out to you
across any physical distance between us.
We don't know you but we care.
that's the AP Spirit.

Sincerely,

Duana




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Thisgot an honorable mention and 75 points in allpoetry.com/Contest/822650.  I wrote this note just for a memory to myself.
Written September 24th, 2004

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  • Empathy-eyes
    September 28, 2004
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    A beautiful piece attaining so much enlightening hope across the miles. Indeed, we don't have to sit next to the person to give our love. Good luck in the contest, this was an excellent entry. Take care, Kate


  • Mari Goes gold member
    September 27, 2004
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    Lovely and warm, just what she needs.
    Sincere feelings aren't so common these days, luckily we still can find these precious gift here in AP

    K&L,
    Mari


  • poetryality silver member
    September 27, 2004
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    This is just and true. We, here at AP do show and share love. This is brievity in beauty! Very heartfelt and sincere. EXCELLENT!


  • astralshepherd gold member
    September 26, 2004
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    The hardest thing in a hospital waiting room, is knowing what to say. do i talk about the weather,? Do i offer advice? It is never easy. But what i found i wanted (needed, really) when i was waiting for one treatment or another, was honesty...as in your poem here...I will be honest with you, had i heard these words ,as you have penned them, my heart would have been comforted by them, I would probably not have maybe not have showed it, but it would have touched me. That’s the truth. Only one who has first hand knowledge of pin and sorrow can write like this. Only one who has experienced the isolation of disease or its debilitation has this level of understanding....understanding that what a hurting person wants more that words is the presence of another....apart from words. A very compassionate piece. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings and best wishes, richard


  • JenP
    September 25, 2004
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    Always thinking of others. This is beautiful.


  • Pierre Richards
    September 25, 2004
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    excellent

    Such a beautiful piece for this person!
    Lovely write for someone that has an issue going on that they need something to lift their spirits!
    Simple and loving in tone and word.
    Beautiful!

  • i luv cupcakes
    September 25, 2004
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    This is so beautiful! You're so talented! I love the picture too.
    ~Kayla--Sorry I'm short on words today.


  • Samplette gold member
    September 25, 2004
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    This is wonderful Duana. So real and from the heart. I love that your poem seems to resemble a star. I am so thankful to you for this. Taking time out to send love and encouragement to Alpha, means so much to me. IT really warms my soul as I know it will hers.
    thanks again...
    Sam


  • freewill
    September 25, 2004
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    wow that is beautiful

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